Notable Texas Legislators and Educators Meeting in Austin
A crowded Austin scene highlights the Texas legislature’s budget talks. Key figures include J. H. Pen, R. A. Thompson, and Mrs. Laura Negley, with attention on the Alamo park appropriation and the Chlinium insect studies funding. Women reps like Mrs. Negley and Mrs. Helen Moore push bills through the Free Conference Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apear
Senate
Tom Pollard
Pink Parrish
Chas. S. Gainex
Ed Russek
W. E. Thomason
Heasé
John H. Wallace
Joseph McGill
Ben Woodall
Ed Murphy
Ray Holder
Eovernor
Laura Negley
San Antonio
Helen Moore
Free Conference Committee
Galveston
Harris
Brazoria
Angleton
Texas A. Cand M. College
House of Representatives
Ostay
Lions Club of Bryan Ends Year With Noted Accomplishments
President Henry S. Locke praised the club’s year, noting 50 of 52 meetings held and 48 engaging programs. He thanked La Salle Hotel manager Spreng and pianist Mrs. Roy Danforth for service and faithfulness as nine standing committees prepare reports for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Locke
Spreng
la Salle Hotel
Roy Danforth
Lion Locke
Henry S. Locke
Lions Club of
Bryan
Dog
List of Named Individuals in Early Local Notice
A historical excerpt lists numerous individuals including Fuller, Joe Kaplan, A. S. Ware, Lamar Jones, R. V. Armstrong, M. M. Erskine, Jno. M. Lawrence Jr., Noah W. Dansby, Bill Wimberly, M. F. Vitopil, W. E. Leverkuhn, W. S. Howell, S. Eberstadt, J. Bryan Miller, Mrs. Roy Danforth and R. C. Franks in what appears to be a formal roster or notice context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Joe Kaplan
A. S. Ware
Lamar Jones
R. V. Armstrong
M. M. Erskine
Jno
M. Lawrence Jr
Noah W. Dansby
Bill Wimberly
M. F. Vitopil
W. E. Leverkuhn
W. S. Howell
S. E .Eberstadt
J. Bryan Miller
Mrs
Roy Danforth
R. C. Franks
Bottoms farmer held on charge intent to kill
Ernest Gandy, a Brazos bottoms farmer, was charged with shooting with intent to murder before Justice J. T. McGee. He posted $300 bond and was taken to Bryan after exchanging shots with Italian neighbors who fired in return when the dispute over property lines escalated. No one was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bottoms Farmer
Ernest Gandy
Brazos Bottoms
J. T. Mc‘Gee
J. H. Reed
Lon Baker
Horace Reed
Gandy
Bryan
Four-H Club Pig Sets County Record in Weight Gain
From Colorado County near Lubbock a 4-H Club pig bred by Garvis Craghead of Valley View rose from 41 pounds at two months to 860 pounds after 120 days. The animal gained 319 pounds at 2.65 pounds daily with five cents per pound feed cost. Feed included maize, skimmed milk, and pig feed totaling 17.97 dollars under W. S. Foster supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lubbock
Colorado
Colorado County
Garvis Craghead
Valley View
W. S. Foster
Dry Holes Found By Burnham In Burleson County
Oil operator Joe Burnham reports two dry holes in Burleson County after completing drilling contracts for Big Three and Krause wells. The Big Three well reached 2100 feet with no oil. Krause was abandoned at 1700 feet. Burnham remains optimistic, plans more tests as geologists map for the next well in the Yegua area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Burnham
Burnham-Baker No
Krause No
Burleson County
Vegua
Washington County
Krause
Burnham
Yegua
Brenham Banner Press
Topographic Survey File For Brazos River Valley
State reclamation engineer B F Williams announced a complete topographic survey of the Brazos River Valley from Howth in Grimes County near Navasha to Waco is on file in Austin. The maps, available at the State Reclamation Department, cover flood conditions and propose harnessing flood waters into the Little River to prevent overflows in the Bryan area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos River
Howth
Grimes County
Navasota
Waco
State Reclamation Department
Austin
B. F. Williams
State Reclamation
A. and M. College
Williams
Little River
Brazos
Brazos Valley
Bryan
Poisoning Leaf Worm Demonstrated by Extension Official
R. R. Reppert of the Extension Service in McLennan county demonstrated to farmers ways to poison leaf worm using FLY-TOX. The ad promotes spraying rooms to kill mosquitos, labeling FLY-TOX as a scientific insecticide developed at Mellon Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Reppert
Extension Service Department
McLennan County
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex
Turkey crop remedy and 4-H awards noted in county column
A Kurten community turkey owner sought guidance for crop impaction and received a treatment plan. Extension officials announce Champion Awards for 25 club members based on demonstrated value and results, with selections by staff from yearly records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Duttfurth
Mae Obre
Kurten
Work of Farmers Done Largely by Themselves Today
At the American Society of Agricultural Engineers convention in Dallas on June 24, E. E. Jones of Wisconsin warned that farmers increasingly perform horse shoeing, plumbing, and carpentry themselves due to cost and access limits. He noted a shift from city supplies to self sufficiency, while acknowledging continued use of some external goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
E. E. Jones
Wisconsin University
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Virginia
House Damaged By Fire Absent Owners At Time
Firefighters rushed to Ursuline Avenue home of Robert Smith after neighbors reported a blaze during a city picnic. Owners were away. interior and water damage severely reduced the house. Estimated loss about 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thotly
BixgAligtal
City Picnic Enjoyed by Byron Employees and Fire Department
The Byron city commission hosted an evening picnic at Sue Haswell Memorial Park for city employees, volunteer fire department members, and families. Highlights included barbecue beef pork and mutton, potato salad, ice cream, and games such as a three legged race and a girls versus men baseball match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Haswell Memorial Park
City Commission of
Byron
George Stephan
E. J. Jenkins
J. Bryan Miller
Tyler Haswell
Haswell
Wilson Bradley
Agricultural engineer Bentley outlines terracing program at A M College
M. R. Bentley, agricultural engineer with the Texas Extension Service since 1920, instructed county agents and others in farm level equipment and terrace building principles. He outlined Texas’ program at the Soil and Water Conservation conference at A and M College this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Extension Service
Texas
Soil and Water Conservation Conference
A. and M. College
Newman Society To Attend National Club Meeting
Rev. J. B. Gleissner traveled to Cincinnati Ohio to join the National Newman Club gathering. The Gulf District chaplain leads about 160 members from eight states with 20 year old A and M branch. meeting headquarters are at the Alms Hotel. he returns July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Gleissner
Cincinnati
Ohio
National Newman Club
A. & M. College
Father Gleissner
Gulf District
Newman Club
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Alms Hotel
Father Gliessner
Barbecue At Stone City Draws Gibbs And Longley
W. K. Gibbs and J. W. Longley were among the crowd attending yesterday’s barbecue at Stone City, drawing local residents and visitors to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Gibbs
J. W .Longley
Stone City
Better Roads and Upkeep Urged After Texas Tour
Dr. Thomas Gordon Watts from the First Presbyterian church urges Texas to adopt a continuous road system and constant maintenance after touring Texas and several southern states. He notes Texas roads lag in upkeep, contrasting with other states that repair breaks promptly, like railroad tracks. Watts and family visited Alabama University during the trip, where Dr. Carmichael is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Watts
South
Thomas Gordon Watts
First Presbyterian Church
Birmingham
Louisiana
Mississippi
Georgia
Alabama
Texas Dairy Tour Planned for August Visit to Midwest Farms
The Waco Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Katy and Chicago Great Western Railroads plans a Texas educational dairy tour August 11 to 18. Participants from farming, banking and merchandising will visit Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois dairies, including Longview Farm near Kansas City, and the Insull dairy operation in Chicago. The trip costs 75.95 dollars round trip with Pullman berth, rail passes and free motor tours at each stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace Chamber of Commerce
Katy
Great Northern
Waco
Texas
Iowa
Wisconsin
Longview Farm
R. A. Long
Waterloo Jersey
Financial Kings
Waco Chamber of Commerce
Bryan appoints Freeland supervising engineer in charge
J. P. Freeland is named supervising engineer in charge of the city street paving program replacing the announced inspector position. Freeland, with Giesecke Barris, is listed as supervising architect for current city buildings under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Freeland
City of
Bryan
Mr. Freeland
Giesecke & Barris
Eof
Brown Guests From Dallas Visit A and M College Family
Mr and Mrs Garland Brown of Dallas visit Mr and Mrs F B Brown on the A and M College campus. The occasion marks a friendly reunion at the university town site with family hosting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Brown
Dallas
F. B. Brown
A. and M. College
Tabor 4-H Boys Club Initiation and Farcical Stunts
The Tabor 4-H Club held a meeting last night with an initiation of Alton Blume into the 4-H Club work. Maurice Williamson Norris Johnson Chester Jones Barton Adams George Barnes and Herman Henderson took part. A humorous fainting spell by Chester Jones and a mock amputation created laughs as spectators tried to fetch a bucket of water. Herman Henderson described the encampment experience and its benefits. The event preceded a countywide encampment broadcast from Washington to be heard in Bryan with Tyler Haswell coordinating the radio hookup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Bryan
Ee Club
Alton Blume
Maurice Williamson
Norris Johnson
Chester Jones
Barton Adams
George Barnes
Herman Henderson
Jones
C. L. Ben
Son
Washington
Independence Church Pilgrimage Speaks to Texas Baptist History
A Creath Brazos W M U mission study institute visit to Old Washington and Independence in Washington County highlights the cradle of Texas Baptist mission work. Participants from Bryan Huntsville Conroe Brenham Navasota and other districts toured historic sites and heard sermons by leading pastors. The trip emphasized Baylor University's founding 1839 and notable figures like Mrs Annie Luther Bagby and General Sam Houston with a twilight service and a barbecue farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Independence
Washington County
Creath-Brazos
W. M. U. Mission
Navasota
Cradle of Texas Baptist Missions
Bryan
Huntsville
Conroe
Brenham
Old Washington
Brazos
Texas
White House
Independence
Baylor University
Baylor
Belton
Waco
Temple Lea
Sam Houston
Wallace Brosig
Jordan
Banks
R. E. Day
First Baptist Church
Hans Bush
J. B. Moore
R. K. Maddrey
Houston
Carl McEachern
Austin
J. H. Weatherby
Hubbard
Albert Buchanan
T. L. Haltom
Baptist Convention of Texas
Wince
Aude R. E. B. Baylor
William M. Tyron
George W.baines
John Hill Luther
J. W. D. Creath
Z. N.morrill
Woman’s Missionary Society
Independence Church
William Carey Crane
Fannie Breedlove Davis
Rufus C. Burleson
Burleson
Little Rocky Creek
General Houston
Christ
Annie Luther Bagby
Baylor College
Old Independence Church
Texa s Sculptors Confer With LaSalle Commission
Two renowned Texan sculptors visit to discuss the La Salle monument commission. Frank Teich of Llano and Mrs. Nora Currie Gammel of San Antonio plan joint work to honor Texas history with a monument likely unveiled around November first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Camp Hotel
Frank Teich
Llano
Nora Currie Gammel
San Antonio
Navasota Examiner
Gilmore to Speak at Bryan Fourth of July Celebration
Clarence E. Gilmore of Austin, chairman of the Texas railroad commission, will deliver the principal address at Bryan and Brazos County World War survivors’ July 4th fete. His topic will be The Citizen and His Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Gilmore
Austin
State Railroad Commission of Texas
Bryan
Brazos County
Earl Graham
American Legion
Gilmore
Notable Visitors From Nor mangee Callers
J. H. Palmer and W. McDonald visited with Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Nash of Nor mangee yesterday on business in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Palmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Old South University
Georgetown
Eas Crawford
J. H. Pen
Waco Chamber
Offrce
Gilchrist
Craw
Gare
R. A. Thompson
Don Lee
T. B. Warden
Aggie
Gulf Coast Good Roads Association
Henry Kimbro
Cape Rok
Lub- Weeck
Taylor
Williamson County
Texas Tech College
Revenue and Taxation
H. M. Garwood
Tom McCullough
Dalles
John L. Darroughzett
Gol Jacob Wolters
Quintus Watson
Bob Hoffman
Denton
L. Besson
Leey Givens
H. H. Williamson
The
Extension Service
College Station
National Club
Washington, D. C
J. W. Jent
Outh West Follene Livar
League City
Bryan Sunday School League
C. A. Baptist
First Baptist
Wellborn
Methodist
Lone Star State
M. R. Bentley
Golden Rule
Poultry Department
S. C
Australops
Newman Society
Fr. Gleissner
Waco C. OF
Creath-Baptist
A. J. Buchanan
LaSalle Com
Legion
W. H. Allphin
Madisonville
G.A. Allengh
24Th Street
Allen
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